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</picture></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It has traditionally been the norm that a man offering to marry a woman offers her a ring, preferably a diamond ring if he can afford it. Diamonds being what they are, become extremely expensive to acquire. A reasonable quality 1/2 carat diamond ring could cost as much as $500. This puts it out of the reach of a lot of people.</p><p>If you want to buy a diamond now and pay later, there are two aspects to this. One is to bring down the price of the diamond. By bringing the price down, I mean getting value for money, the most bang for your buck, not buying the cheapest diamond available. The second aspect is choosing an attractive payment plan so that you can pay as little as $20 a month and walk away with a $500 diamond ring.</p><p>TIP: If you're in a hurry, we recommend <a href="http://www.futurescopes.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1510223-10857242?sid=59593">Super Jeweler</a>, which offers jewelry on easy 24 month payment terms. (Disclosure: We may get a small commission if you buy from them after clicking on their link here. Your purchase price remains the same.)</p><p>Let's start with figuring out how you can bring down the price of the diamond ring. Now, diamonds are available in a very wide range of quality, whether in terms of clarity, cut or carat. All these three 'C's affect the fourth 'C', cost. It's invariably a trade-off. If you buy a larger diamond, you pay more. If you settle for a smaller diamond, the cost comes down. Similarly the cost goes up with clarity. Some cuts are more expensive than others.</p><p><a href="http://www.futurescopes.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1510223-12258782?sid=59593" target="_top"><img alt="" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-1510223-12258782" width="336" height="280" border="0"></a></p><p>There are various degrees of clarity. When we say 'clarity' we're referring to how clean the diamond is. How many blemishes it has or if it is entirely blemish free (frightfully expensive!). For determining the clarity, one can look at the diamond with the naked eye or use a magnifier or a couple. The loupe is a small magnifying glass that jewelers use. This magnifies the diamond to make it ten times larger. Any blemish that is not visible under a 10X loop is not considered a blemish, as per federal law.</p><p>These are the clarity grades of diamonds, as determined by the <a href="https://www.gia.edu/gia-about/4cs-clarity" target="_blank">Gemological Institute of America (GIA)</a>:</p><ol><li>Flawless (FL) - No inclusions or blemishes are visible to a skilled grader using 10× magnification</li><li>Internally Flawless (IF) - No inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader using 10× magnification</li><li>Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2) - Inclusions are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10× magnification</li><li>Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2) - Inclusions are minor and range from difficult to somewhat easy for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification</li><li>Slightly Included (SI1 and SI2) - Inclusions are noticeable to a skilled grader under 10x magnification</li><li>Included (I1, I2, and I3) - Inclusions are obvious under 10× magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance</li></ol><p>That's ranging from best to worst. Flawless diamonds have absolutely no blemishes even when closely examined under a loupe. This means they are extremely expensive.</p><p>Then comes the color. There is a range of color from D grade going all the way to Z grade. D/E/F grade diamonds are absolutely colorless. G/H/I/J grade diamonds are nearly colorless. K/L/M grade diamonds have faint color. N/O/P/Q/R grade diamonds have very light color while S to Z grade have light color. A flawless round diamond of 1 carat and absolutely colorless could cost upwards of $10,000. If you change the cut to emerald, rather than round and opt for a VS1 clarity, even with the same color grade, you could get a 1 carat diamond for less than $4000, that's less than half the earlier diamond.</p><p>There are various reasons the price drops. Round diamonds are rarer and so cost more. The emerald shape is closer to the natural shape of a rough diamond. This makes it more affordable. While a flawless diamond is, in technical terms, superior to a VS1 diamond, almost no one is going to examine your diamond ring under a loupe, outside of a jewelers shop. A VS1 diamond's blemishes are not visible to the naked eye. So a lay person will never know the difference!</p><p>There's one more way to save money on diamonds. That's with the carats. Diamonds become more expensive as they hit the round figures of 1 carat, 1.5 carat etc. Buying a diamond that is just short of a round figure saves money. A Vs1 diamond, emerald cut of 0.90 carats and F color could cost $2800 while a 1 carat diamond with exactly the same specs other wise could cost $4000!! You're saving $1200, which is 30% off from the price of a 1 carat and getting a diamond which is 10% smaller. Again, no one will know the difference! Now that you have brought the price down, let's figure out how to buy a diamond ring on easy monthly payments. Some jewelers will let you pay over a 1 year period or a 2 year period. Some will even waive interest. <a href="http://www.futurescopes.com/cgi-bin/axs/ax.pl?http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1510223-10857242?sid=59593">Super Jeweler</a> is one such jeweler. They have a wide collection available and often run a clearance sale with diamond solitaire rings. Just check the '0% financing option' after adding a ring to your cart and you will be able to pay 10% now and the rest over a 24 month period with zero interest.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:04:31 +0000Futurescopes Research Team59593 at http://futurescopes.comHow to Find your Girlfriend's Ring Size Without Letting her Knowhttp://futurescopes.com/gifts/jewelry-and-diamonds/3516/how-find-your-girlfriends-ring-size-without-letting-her-know
<span class="submitted-by">by kalyani10</span><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/gifts/jewelry-and-diamonds">Jewelry and Diamonds</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Now that you have decided to pop the question, the next step is buying an engagement ring for your sweetheart. But if you don’t want her to know that you are going ring-shopping, you will need to figure out the size of her ring finger as secretly as possible. Here are a few tips to get you started so that you can surprise your beloved with the perfect engagement ring.</p><p>TIP: Read <a href="http://www.futurescopes.com/gifts/jewelry-and-diamonds/59593/how-buy-diamond-ring-20-and-pay-rest-later">how to buy a diamond ring for $20</a> and pay the rest later.<br><br><strong>Ask around</strong><br><br>Rope in your girlfriend’s sister, cousin or a particularly close friend onto your secret ring-shopping scheme. Her friends or family members are likely to know what size ring she wears because they may have sent her a ring as a birthday gift or they may have tried on rings when shopping together. Even if they are not aware of what ring size your girlfriend wears, they are ideally situated to get it for you. Since a close pal or a sister would have access to your girlfriend’s stuff, they can quite easily get hold of a ring and measure its size or take its impression on paper. While involving others in your efforts to get the correct ring-size may mean leaking your proposal plans, at least you will be able to get the correct ring size which is important for buying the perfect engagement ring.</p><p><strong>Snoop around</strong><br><br>If your girlfriend already wears rings, then it may be pretty easy finding her ring size. Observe carefully when she takes off her hand jewelry, like before going to the shower, doing a spot of gardening or before going to sleep. On any of these occasions when your girlfriend is not around, discreetly take a ring from her jewelry box or cabinet and trace it onto a piece of paper. Remember to trace both the inside as well as the outside of the ring since this will make it easy for the jeweler to come up with the accurate ring size.<br><br><strong>Fake it</strong><br><br>If your girlfriend is not in the habit of wearing rings, then you may have to make an extra effort to figure out her ring size. The next time you and your beloved are out shopping or browsing through a mall, stop at a jewelry store or even a fun accessory store, tell her that you are thinking about getting your mom or sister a ring for their birthday. Make sure that your mom and sister actually wear jewelry and that you often buy them gifts or your partner may get wise to your efforts. Casually ask your girlfriend to try on some rings for fun and make a note of the ring size that fitted her best or signal to the store clerk to add it to your bill secretively. At the end don’t walk out of the store without actually buying something for your mom or sister so that your girlfriend doesn’t get too suspicious.<br><br><strong>While she is sleeping</strong><br><br>If you have been unable to get hold of an old ring of your girlfriend or get her to try one in jest for you, there is still another way you can get her size. Measure your girlfriend's finger while she is sleeping. Wrap a small strip of paper around her finger and mark on the paper where the ends meet. Make sure you take into account the size of her knuckle. Take the paper with you to the jeweler's, and he may be able to use it gauge her correct ring size.<br><br><strong>Play a game</strong><br><br>On a rainy evening ideal for playing romantic indoor games, invite your girlfriend to a personal trivia game in the Newlywed Game style. Write a different random personal question on each index card and make one question about the ring size. As each card is played, both players write down their guesses about the other person. Reward a point for each correct answer. At the end of the evening, you will not only have had a fun game night but more importantly find out interesting nuggets of personal information about your partner, including her ring size.<br><br><strong>Be specific</strong><br><br>In all your efforts to get your girlfriend’s ring size, it is important to select the right finger. This would be the ring finger preferably on the left hand but if you have been unable to get that even the one on the right hand will do. Sometimes women wear rings on all fingers, which are different sizes, so you want to observe the rings that she wears on her ring fingers and not her middle finger or pinky.<br><br><strong>Don’t worry</strong><br><br>Most jewelry stores offer free sizing adjustment on rings, so don't fret if you end up with a ring that is too small or too big. It can be taken back to the store from where you bought it and adjusted. In case you have to do some guess-work, keep in mind that average woman's ring size is 6-7, so if your girlfriend is of an average height and weight, then she may be a 6.5. If she is above average or below average, then you may need to adjust the estimated ring size accordingly.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:23 +0000kalyani103516 at http://futurescopes.comBuying Diamond Engagement Rings for Women - Tips and Advicehttp://futurescopes.com/gifts/jewelry-and-diamonds/3303/buying-diamond-engagement-rings-women-tips-and-advice
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</picture></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – goes the saying. And what better way to vow everlasting love for your girlfriend than slipping a dazzling diamond engagement ring on her slender finger.<br><br>There are several reasons why you should settle for a diamond when you want to buy an engagement ring for your beloved. That women love diamonds goes without saying, but diamonds are also ideal considering the importance of the occasion. An engagement ring seals the deal! it establishes your commitment towards your partner. You must select something rare as well as traditional. Moreover, it makes a good choice from an investment point of view since it is one of the few precious stones guaranteed to appreciate with time.</p><p>TIP: Read how to <a href="http://www.futurescopes.com/gifts/jewelry-and-diamonds/59593/how-buy-diamond-ring-20-and-pay-rest-later">buy a diamond ring for $20</a> and pay the rest later.</p><p>Now that you have settled for a diamond ring to propose to your girlfriend with, comes the crucial part – buying the diamond ring. Buying a diamond ring is not that hard once you are aware of the basics. Some tips and advice to help you:<br><br><strong>Pay attention to what she wears</strong></p><p>Carefully notice the jewellery styles and designs your girlfriend wears. Most women have a definite preference when it comes to metal settings like gold, platinum or yellow gold. Again consider whether she wears jewellery in contemporary designs or those with a vintage look. A good guideline is to notice what kind of jewellery your partner wears in daily life and not just on special occasions. Remember, an engagement ring is something she will probably be wearing all the time and so she must like what she wears.</p><p><strong>Choose a ring that will suit her lifestyle</strong></p><p>Pick out a diamond engagement ring that will go with her lifestyle. For instance, if she is in a profession where fussy designs look out of place, maybe you can stick to classic solitaire diamonds set in a band.<br><br><strong>Consider the shape of her fingers</strong></p><p>A diamond engagement ring set in the right style will enhance the beauty of her fingers. For instance, an elongated diamond, like a marquise or an oval, can make short fingers look sleeker while long fingers can carry off bold, contemporary designs.<br><br><strong>Get her size</strong><br><br>This is the trickiest part if you want the engagement ring to be a surprise for your special woman. If she already wears a ring on her engagement finger, maybe you can get it off long enough to have it sized. Or else you can take the help of a close friend or a family member to provide you with a clue.<br><br><strong>The four Cs</strong><br><br>Before you go out to buy a diamond ring, know the four Cs – cut, clarity, colour and carat. These are the main factors which determine a diamond’s appearance and durability and hence its worth.<br><br><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</script><br><br><strong>Clarity</strong><br><br>The value of a diamond increases with its clarity, which is the absence of blemishes, flaws and internal inclusions.<br><br><strong>Cut</strong><br><br>The cut of a diamond refers to its proportions such as its width, depth and the uniformity of its facets and is different from the shape of a diamond. In fact it is the cut which determines the brilliance of a diamond and the more perfect the cut, the higher its value. You can choose from round cut, princess cut, radiant cut, emerald cut, oval cut, pear cut, marquise cut, heart cut, asscher cut and cushio cut diamonds, amongst others.<br><br><strong>Colour</strong><br><br>Diamonds come in various colours. But if you are going for the white diamond, actually a colourless stone, then see that it has no yellowish or brownish tint.<br><br><strong>Carat</strong><br><br>This signifies the weight of the diamond, with one carat standing for&nbsp; 200 milligrams of&nbsp; actual weight.<br>Even though each of the above four Cs are important in determining the worth of a diamond, keep in mind that there is no “perfect recipe” for the ideal stone.</p><p>For a comprehensive guide to diamond cut, colour, clarity and carat visit Wikipedia.</p><p><strong>Choose the right shape</strong><br><br>While selecting a diamond engagement ring for your partner, consider what shape she would prefer. While most women go for round diamonds, your woman may like to have something else. Oval, pear or heart-shaped diamonds are other attractive choices.<br><br><strong>Select the setting</strong></p><p>The right setting goes a long way in extending the durability of the stone as well as&nbsp; enhancing the beauty of the ring. You can choose from prong, channel, bezel and pave, as well as the invisible settings. The prong setting is most popular in engagement rings, even though a large number of women also prefer the channel setting. The bezel setting is good for a secure hold, while the invisible setting gives a modern, seamless look.<br><br><strong>Consider the metal</strong><br><br>Diamond rings can be set in bands of white gold, yellow gold or platinum. Keep in mind your girlfriend’s choice before you make the final choice of the engagement ring.<br><br><strong>Online stores</strong><br><br>Buying a diamond engagement ring from an online store can be a great way of cutting down the hassles of going through various shops or negotiating with salespersons. However take care that the store is genuine and not likely to cheat you. Also explore options on eBay if you are on a budget, but go for a deal only when you are convinced of the seller’s credentials. Stick to GIA or AGS certified stones as you would do while buying from a brick and mortar store offline.<br><br>Consider other gemstones. If your partner is one of the rare women who do not flip over diamonds, may be you can choose her favourite gemstone to set in the engagement ring. Some women love the symbolism of red colour, so go ahead and browse through rubies, red tourmalines or red spinels. Other favourites are sapphires and emeralds in vibrant hues, while a pearl symbolizes all that is pure and ideal in love. You could also go select your partner’s birthstone to set in an engagement ring.<br><br><strong>Finally look at your budget</strong><br><br>Now that you are aware of the range of options and factors while choosing a diamond engagement ring, consider how much you can spend on it. If your pockets run deep, you can go for a solitaire diamond in a platinum setting or a diamond ring from a high end jewellery. But don’t stretch your budget, since there are several affordable options in diamond engagement rings. You could go for cluster diamonds or have a small diamond surrounded by other stones. Also, you could have the stone set in yellow or white gold instead of platinum.<br><br>Choosing and buying the perfect diamond engagement ring for your special someone need not cause you to lose your sanity. Follow the above guide and you are sure to get your money’s worth, not to mention dazzling the woman of your life with the mother of all sparklers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:31:21 +0000kalyani103303 at http://futurescopes.com